Joachim Melchior Holten Castenschiold

Joachim Melchior Holten Castenschiold (29 November 1743-6 April 1817) was a general of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Biography
A major in 1776, Castenschiold started off as a low-ranking officer in the Danish army. He escorted Queen Caroline Matilda into captivity, as he did not like her, after a coup in 1772.

His real military career was displayed with the Gunboat War of 1807-1812, fighting Arthur Wellesley at the Battle of Koge. His militiamen were defeated by the British army, and the city of Copenhagen was once more bombarded.